OBITUARIES

Jan 16, 2024

Douglas C. Smith, 85, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, at Prestige Memory Care in Kalispell. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor to many. 

He was born on Feb. 4, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, to William A. Smith and Hope (Kohler) Smith.

He grew up in Tacoma, with his grandparents during World War II as his parents were...

Jan 14, 2024

John Vincent Legittino age 65, passed away at Sacred heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. no local services will be held . 

Jan 14, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Parker was born in Kalispell on Aug.1, 1930. He passed away, surrounded by family, on Jan.14, 2024. 

Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Flathead Valley and resided in Bigfork. He graduated from Echo Grade School and Bigfork High School. Jerry married the love of his life, Shirley Mellem, on July 11, 1953. They celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Jan 14, 2024

Mark Allen, PALMER, It is with deep sorrow that we announced the passing of Mark, Mark was born at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Montana on 12-9-58, and passed away January 14-2024 at the age of 65. Leaving to mourn family and friends. Mark was proceeded by his parents, Gordon and Doreen, PALMER,, brother, Scott Palmer, and nephew Nicholas PALMER,....

Jan 13, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

 

Greg Ellingson unexpectedly passed away on Jan.12, 2024, in his childhood home. Greg was born in Kalispell on April 6, 1951, the first son of Chet and Geri Ellingson. He grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High School, class of 1969. He attended Montana State University on a track scholarship and played basketball as well. He later transferred...

Jan 11, 2024

Jesus "Jesse" Adrian Bravo, age 60, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 11, 2024

Terry Mackey, age 85,  died peacefully in his sleep, on January 11, 2024, with his wife Theresa and dog Muffy at his side.

Terry was born on June 14, 1938, to John and Agnes Mackey in Malta, MT, he was raised in Elliston, MT.  Graduating from Deer Lodge High School and went on to attend Northern Montana College for 2 years...

Jan 11, 2024

Rick Alan Davis, age 62, passed away on January 11, 2024, in Whitefish, Montana of natural causes. 

Rick was born on May 2, 1961 to Martin and Muerial Davis in Libby, Montana where he was also raised.  

Rick enlisted in the Army at age 18 and served until he was 21. He was primarily stationed in Colorado but got...

Jan 11, 2024

Eula Jean Paul, age 81, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. No services were planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 10, 2024

Milton Fournier, age 76, passed away on January 10, 2024, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 10, 2024

 

Rachel A. Vielleux passed away Jan. 10, 2024, in Whitefish. Born Sept. 21, 1949, in Fort Benton to George and Bessie (Black) Vielleux, she graduated valedictorian in 1967 from Fort Benton High School with numerous academic honors, civic and social recognition. Rachel was a Past Worthy Advisor of Fort Benton Rainbow Assembly #50 and received the Grand Cross of Color.

She...

Jan 9, 2024

 Gary Lee Palmer was born to Helen and George Palmer on his father's birthday, March 9, 1945. He passed away on January 9, 2024, and what a life he lived between those dates.Gary worked hard and lived his life independently and on his own terms, instilling these Values in his children and grandchildren. Gary loved the woods. He worked in...

Jan 8, 2024

Sonja Rae Daniel, age 74, passed away on January 8, 2024, at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Services may be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 7, 2024

Iris Ann Ostrom, 87 

“Every varying hue of every beautiful thing on earth; the teints of heaven’s own iris.”  ~Irish poem 

What would grandma do? That’s what the grandchildren of Iris Ostrom would ask when facing a dilemma or moral quandary in life, wanting to do the right thing. Because Iris always did the right thing. 

Iris passed away January 7,...

Jan 6, 2024

Richard ”Dick”  T. Stephon, age 84, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana after his battle with cancer.

Richard was born on March 7, 1939, in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania to his father John Stephen Stephon and mother Frances Madeline Vinanski. 

After attending high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Richard honorably completed a 4-year term with the United States Air...

Jan 6, 2024

Donald Keith Renecle, age 79, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. No services were planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 5, 2024

Murleen Elaine Hough, age 90, passed away on January 5, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. No services were planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 4, 2024

 Cheryl Lee (Bernard) Turley, 72, of Kalispell, Montana, peacefully passed away on Jan. 4, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1951, in St Regis. MT, to the late Helen (Moore) Bernard and Louis Bernard. Cheryl spent her life taking care of others both in her personal life and her career.  After a brief time in the restaurant industry, she worked...

Jan 4, 2024

Nancy Jean Zimmerman, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2024, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Montana. No services were planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.